Mama's is nearly a weekly choice for our family. The staff and service is top notch. I am not sure who does the training, or what incentives are leveraged to the high school and college employees there, but i have never seen more polite and hard working youths. They do a great job and are always helpful. The food speaks for itself. Great pizza all around, regardless of your toppings. Out "Go-to" is the 4-cheese with white sauce. A great, open environment that allows you to monitor kids, but let them mingle at the same time. Cheers!!! To Mamas!
(5)
Trekkie M.
Today the pizza was better than a bath in a tub o' butter. I haven't had the pleasure yet of a butter bath but i bet it would be a moisturizing experience. The staff was beyond friendly. I could not of asked for a better experience.
(5)
Jason S.
The pizza here is pretty good! Not exactly "slap ya mama good" but good. The bbq chicken pizza is really good. However the crust doesn't warm up again later well. The all meat is good but the beef is crumbled into tiny pieces which is kind of gritty tasting. Their garlic cheese bread is the BOMB! Super garlicky and cheesy. No kids size pizza outside of lunch so that makes it kinda pricy to feed your little ankle biters so keep that in mind. Good place all around but not 5 star great...sorry Mamas!
(4)
Christine B.
While the DEA may cite something like meth or crack or the marijane as America's greatest addiction, I would argue that pizza trumps all of those. In the chain-restaurant loving suburbs of Omaha, the addition of Mama's Pizza is LaVista is not only welcome, but much needed. It's 6 p.m. on a Friday night and the place is jammed with customers. While I'm not a fan of the carryout pizza (due to the essence of cardboard that seems to infuse the pizza regardless of how short the drive home may be), we went with this option knowing that this location would be a loud crush of families ringing in the New Year by sticking to their weight loss resolutions by drinking light beer and adding a side salad to their pizza order. It took us three tries to call in because the phone line was busy. Once we got through, we ordered our pizza, and were promised readiness within 20-25 minutes. I appreciate that this location has two entryways: one for carryout, one for dine-in. Regardless, the place is loud, confusing and exactly what we expect from Mama's...an unassuming establishing doing what they do...pizza, iceberg salad (with that garlic house dressing that doubles as a dipping sauce for onion rings, pizza and whatever else you might impulse order). Crisp crust with cheese on top (to hold the plethora of toppings onto the slice) - the pizzas are one of the better options in Omaha (large combo, side salad and chocolate chip cookie is a bit less than $30). When dining in, am also a fan of the onion rings and any number of other items on their menu. Service is fast and friendly. No delivery. No discounted $5 pizza deals. Pizzas are cut up in party squares - something I've only experienced in the Midwest and at children's birthday parties, but it works. Welcome to the 'burbs.
(4)
Katie T.
Came here with a large group. We all ordered separately and everyone enjoyed their meals (pizza mostly.) A server even came by once or twice to refresh our water, which was nice for an order-at-the-counter restaurant. It was a busy night, but I was happily surprise that all the staff were very cheerful and helpful.
(5)
Merri F.
Complete disclosure I'm an old school Mama's on Saddlecreek fan so when plans were made to meet here I was skeptical. So happy to report this place is doing it right! We tried three different pizzas and enjoyed them all! I almost always order the combo sans mushrooms. The margarita, Zesty Italian sausage, garlic chicken pizzas were today's pizza choices. We all agreed we would order these again. We even had other customers stop & ask which pizzas we ordered. Staff was helpful & friendly. Nice sized dining area. I noticed a separate entrance for pick up orders which I would think is quite convenient. LaVista is lucky to have the 3rd location of one of my all time Omaha Favs!
(4)
Brad G.
The two star rating says, "Meh. I've experienced better" and that describes this place perfectly. The pizza bears no resemblance to any New York pizza I've ever eaten. I was going to try the wings, but the girl behind the counter told me they boil them first. A better bet for pizza in Omaha is Zio's Pizza in The Old market. It's actually what pizza is supposed to be, and the wings are pretty good too.
(2)
Will S.
I've been a fan of Mama's Pizza for years. Well, their original location on Saddle Creek anyway. That said, my first visit to this suburban location lives up to the standards of the original. The pizza tastes identical. The building is cavernous, but is still full of sports memorabilia, giant TVs, a small video game arcade and plenty of communal tables that are perfect for parties. Let's touch on the food -- this is square cut Midwestern pizza, so just expect that walking in and love it for what it is. Order a Mama's Special, which is a ton of veggies on top of cheese and hamburger meat on the bottom with the sauce -- this is a signature item that you won't find anywhere else on Earth. Also, realize it'll be served piping hot and you will burn your mouth if you dig in right away. If you eat more than three slices, you will be looking forward to a pizza coma. Just a warning. For something a bit lighter, try a margherita pizza. There are other winners as well, from the chicken BBQ to the reuben (how very Omaha, right?). Just browse the menu and order what sounds fitting. As for apps, always order the onion rings. They are among the best in town. Mama's can get pricey pretty quick. And expect a crowd on the weekend, complete with all the screaming kids who live within a 100 mile-radius. But really, this is a classic, comforting pizza joint. I can see why one location was simply not enough.
(4)
Jeanne V.
We eat at Mama's fairly often. When done right - the onion rings are some of the best in town. My favorite pizza is a Chicken Pesto. Chicken, bacon, artichoke hearts, pesto sauce. Yummy! It's not on the menu but just ask for it. I like the crust best on the small pizzas. I think with the large ones - they pile the toppings on so the crust can get a little soggy. Still good. I like that they cut their pieces in squares. It does get quite busy.
(4)
Lindsay J.
We have been here twice with friends and our kids. It is great for a crowd. We over ordered the first time, told ourselves not to do it again, and them over ordered the second time as well. Their fried pickles are awesome. The house dressing, a creamy garlic, is phenomenal. It is great on the salad, the pickles, pretty much everything. We tried their meatball pizza and it was good. Our friends ordered taco pizza which was also good. The atmosphere is great of families, groups, and definitely good for a casual pizza gathering. I'm sure we will be back!
(4)
Liz P.
I love anywhere that offers cream cheese on their pizza. It's mostly young kids working but they are polite. It's generally order at the counter style, which is kind of annoying if you're ordering drinks. It is a very good place for large groups - there's lot of space and games for kids to play. Mama's is great for take out too. Open til midnight on the weekend, which is a bonus. The pizza's a little pricy, but worth it. And there are lots of other options for those who aren't too big on pizza, with pretty reasonable prices on sandwiches and such.
(3)
Jennifer P.
We go to Mama's Pizza for carry out a couple times a month. They are consistently good. Their lasagna is really good and cheesy. The thing that I really like and appreciate about it, is that they will make it with no Italian sausage if you ask them. I am never able to order lasagna when I go out because all the restaurants make it with Italian sausage which I do not like. It also comes with a yummy Rotella's roll and a small salad. Their house dressing, cream of garlic is super tasty! Their pizza is decent too, but not my favorite in town. Their cheese bread is nothing to get excited about either. They are always nice and helpful when we call and food is hot and ready on time.
(3)
Luke R.
I have eaten here about 5 times now. Pizza is good and staff is friendly. The place is very clean. Onion rings are second only to those at Cheddars (those reign supreme IMO). Great setup for large groups and always have sports games on. The pizza is a little over priced but my kids love going here. We will be back I'm sure.
(4)
Susan M.
Love the family group atmosphere Self order at counter and you get your plates and utensils, helps keep the prices down Good food and staff at any of three locations Give them a try. Locally owned and operated!
(4)
Gerard M.
Tried Mama's Pizza for the first time yesterday. The crust was thin, but had a nice crunch to it and was not soggy at all. The sauce was tasty and a little sweeter than I've had around Omaha, and they were not stingy with the toppings. I also liked their fries, and look forward to trying the other items they offer. The staff were very friendly and service was prompt. And on a personal note, as a recent transplant to Omaha from the Boston area, it was really nice to see a framed Red Sox World Series banner on the wall. I see myself coming back here frequently.
(4)
Todd G.
Wow, where do I start. Ok, the good: the wings had a good flavor and not a lot of acid taste, so the dinner started out good with the buffalo wings. Then our large Taco pizza came with a side of shredded lettuce and a 2oz cup of salsa. The pizza looked very bland, basically a hamburger pizza with onion and black olives and cheddar cheese. Tasting it I knew it really needed something and really it needed taco sauce, but after asking for taco sauce I was told they only had salsa. So with the salsa provided there was taste imparted on the pizza and I was OK. The 2oz side of salsa only lasted through half the pizza so I asked a young lady if I could get some more, she said ok. She came back empty handed and told me that extra salsa was $.60. I was floored. I said thanks but no thanks. I have never been to a sit down restaurant that charges extra for condiments. A 64oz bottle of Pace picante sauce is $5.68, so $.08875 per oz. I'm sure they buy at a better price. That is a 70% profit margin on the salsa, which should come with the pizza. When we went to leave the manager and all the workers exited the front area so I couldn't voice my displeasure, that was real classy. Needless to say I won't be back and I suggest all others stay away.
(1)
Emily E.
Love Mama's Pizza - love the combo & the beef. But DO NOT get the buffalo chicken pizza. It is awful. It literally had no flavor, except spice. And the spice flavor it had, was not the typical spice of buffalo chicken -- just heat. So disappointing. I had to dip mine in my leftover house salad dressing, and my husband had to dip his in Heinz 57 just to make it edible. :/ I'm a huge fan of anything buffalo chicken flavored. But Mama's Pizza is sub-par in this area! My only other complaint about Mama's is it's cost. Really pricey for pizza!
(3)
Jennifer S.
Mmmm. So good! I went there with the fam a couple months ago, and we all enjoyed our pineapple pizza. Nothing special, but good. Then, all last week the hubs was talking about the mac & cheese pizza he'd had for lunch at Mama's. I'm not a huge fan of mac & cheese pizza, so I didn't take his obvious hint. Well, he took initiative and came home with one on Friday. Oh my god, it was so good, ya'll!! They put a breadcrumb topping on it and everystuff. I stood there at the stove and shoved 4 pieces in my mouth while still holding my purse. I am never getting anything else from this place.
(5)
Chris B.
This is a top five joint for Omaha pizza. Family gathering joint that is similar to Big Fred's and Sortino's. It is consistently good and the staff is always more than friendly. Mama's is a must try and the Giles location is my favorite. While the pizza is really good the pasta and meatballs are great too.
(4)
Stacey R.
My kids are pizza snobs. It's actually quite funny listening to them discuss what makes a good pizza. They both voted that there was something off with this pizza. We prefer a sweeter more garlicky sauce. I had a salad and while small for $6.50 it was really good.
(4)
Justine R.
Good solid Midwestern pizza. Nothing fancy but a lot of vegetarian toppings.
(4)
Duane N.
Delicious! Travelling to Omaha for business and was looking for somewhere different to go with the wife. Saw good ratings on Yelp for Mama's and gave it a shot, I'm glad we did. The atmosphere was great and reminded me of pizza places from my childhood. We were greeted as soon as we came in and the service was great for a seat yourself restaurant; the food was brought out to us and we were constantly being offered refills for our drinks. The pizza was delicious. When the pizza first came out I thought it was deep dish, but that was just because there was no shortage of toppings. This is definitely on our list of places to go next time we are in Omaha.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
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Alex T.
Mama's is nearly a weekly choice for our family. The staff and service is top notch. I am not sure who does the training, or what incentives are leveraged to the high school and college employees there, but i have never seen more polite and hard working youths. They do a great job and are always helpful. The food speaks for itself. Great pizza all around, regardless of your toppings. Out "Go-to" is the 4-cheese with white sauce. A great, open environment that allows you to monitor kids, but let them mingle at the same time. Cheers!!! To Mamas!
(5)Trekkie M.
Today the pizza was better than a bath in a tub o' butter. I haven't had the pleasure yet of a butter bath but i bet it would be a moisturizing experience. The staff was beyond friendly. I could not of asked for a better experience.
(5)Jason S.
The pizza here is pretty good! Not exactly "slap ya mama good" but good. The bbq chicken pizza is really good. However the crust doesn't warm up again later well. The all meat is good but the beef is crumbled into tiny pieces which is kind of gritty tasting. Their garlic cheese bread is the BOMB! Super garlicky and cheesy. No kids size pizza outside of lunch so that makes it kinda pricy to feed your little ankle biters so keep that in mind. Good place all around but not 5 star great...sorry Mamas!
(4)Christine B.
While the DEA may cite something like meth or crack or the marijane as America's greatest addiction, I would argue that pizza trumps all of those. In the chain-restaurant loving suburbs of Omaha, the addition of Mama's Pizza is LaVista is not only welcome, but much needed. It's 6 p.m. on a Friday night and the place is jammed with customers. While I'm not a fan of the carryout pizza (due to the essence of cardboard that seems to infuse the pizza regardless of how short the drive home may be), we went with this option knowing that this location would be a loud crush of families ringing in the New Year by sticking to their weight loss resolutions by drinking light beer and adding a side salad to their pizza order. It took us three tries to call in because the phone line was busy. Once we got through, we ordered our pizza, and were promised readiness within 20-25 minutes. I appreciate that this location has two entryways: one for carryout, one for dine-in. Regardless, the place is loud, confusing and exactly what we expect from Mama's...an unassuming establishing doing what they do...pizza, iceberg salad (with that garlic house dressing that doubles as a dipping sauce for onion rings, pizza and whatever else you might impulse order). Crisp crust with cheese on top (to hold the plethora of toppings onto the slice) - the pizzas are one of the better options in Omaha (large combo, side salad and chocolate chip cookie is a bit less than $30). When dining in, am also a fan of the onion rings and any number of other items on their menu. Service is fast and friendly. No delivery. No discounted $5 pizza deals. Pizzas are cut up in party squares - something I've only experienced in the Midwest and at children's birthday parties, but it works. Welcome to the 'burbs.
(4)Katie T.
Came here with a large group. We all ordered separately and everyone enjoyed their meals (pizza mostly.) A server even came by once or twice to refresh our water, which was nice for an order-at-the-counter restaurant. It was a busy night, but I was happily surprise that all the staff were very cheerful and helpful.
(5)Merri F.
Complete disclosure I'm an old school Mama's on Saddlecreek fan so when plans were made to meet here I was skeptical. So happy to report this place is doing it right! We tried three different pizzas and enjoyed them all! I almost always order the combo sans mushrooms. The margarita, Zesty Italian sausage, garlic chicken pizzas were today's pizza choices. We all agreed we would order these again. We even had other customers stop & ask which pizzas we ordered. Staff was helpful & friendly. Nice sized dining area. I noticed a separate entrance for pick up orders which I would think is quite convenient. LaVista is lucky to have the 3rd location of one of my all time Omaha Favs!
(4)Brad G.
The two star rating says, "Meh. I've experienced better" and that describes this place perfectly. The pizza bears no resemblance to any New York pizza I've ever eaten. I was going to try the wings, but the girl behind the counter told me they boil them first. A better bet for pizza in Omaha is Zio's Pizza in The Old market. It's actually what pizza is supposed to be, and the wings are pretty good too.
(2)Will S.
I've been a fan of Mama's Pizza for years. Well, their original location on Saddle Creek anyway. That said, my first visit to this suburban location lives up to the standards of the original. The pizza tastes identical. The building is cavernous, but is still full of sports memorabilia, giant TVs, a small video game arcade and plenty of communal tables that are perfect for parties. Let's touch on the food -- this is square cut Midwestern pizza, so just expect that walking in and love it for what it is. Order a Mama's Special, which is a ton of veggies on top of cheese and hamburger meat on the bottom with the sauce -- this is a signature item that you won't find anywhere else on Earth. Also, realize it'll be served piping hot and you will burn your mouth if you dig in right away. If you eat more than three slices, you will be looking forward to a pizza coma. Just a warning. For something a bit lighter, try a margherita pizza. There are other winners as well, from the chicken BBQ to the reuben (how very Omaha, right?). Just browse the menu and order what sounds fitting. As for apps, always order the onion rings. They are among the best in town. Mama's can get pricey pretty quick. And expect a crowd on the weekend, complete with all the screaming kids who live within a 100 mile-radius. But really, this is a classic, comforting pizza joint. I can see why one location was simply not enough.
(4)Jeanne V.
We eat at Mama's fairly often. When done right - the onion rings are some of the best in town. My favorite pizza is a Chicken Pesto. Chicken, bacon, artichoke hearts, pesto sauce. Yummy! It's not on the menu but just ask for it. I like the crust best on the small pizzas. I think with the large ones - they pile the toppings on so the crust can get a little soggy. Still good. I like that they cut their pieces in squares. It does get quite busy.
(4)Lindsay J.
We have been here twice with friends and our kids. It is great for a crowd. We over ordered the first time, told ourselves not to do it again, and them over ordered the second time as well. Their fried pickles are awesome. The house dressing, a creamy garlic, is phenomenal. It is great on the salad, the pickles, pretty much everything. We tried their meatball pizza and it was good. Our friends ordered taco pizza which was also good. The atmosphere is great of families, groups, and definitely good for a casual pizza gathering. I'm sure we will be back!
(4)Liz P.
I love anywhere that offers cream cheese on their pizza. It's mostly young kids working but they are polite. It's generally order at the counter style, which is kind of annoying if you're ordering drinks. It is a very good place for large groups - there's lot of space and games for kids to play. Mama's is great for take out too. Open til midnight on the weekend, which is a bonus. The pizza's a little pricy, but worth it. And there are lots of other options for those who aren't too big on pizza, with pretty reasonable prices on sandwiches and such.
(3)Jennifer P.
We go to Mama's Pizza for carry out a couple times a month. They are consistently good. Their lasagna is really good and cheesy. The thing that I really like and appreciate about it, is that they will make it with no Italian sausage if you ask them. I am never able to order lasagna when I go out because all the restaurants make it with Italian sausage which I do not like. It also comes with a yummy Rotella's roll and a small salad. Their house dressing, cream of garlic is super tasty! Their pizza is decent too, but not my favorite in town. Their cheese bread is nothing to get excited about either. They are always nice and helpful when we call and food is hot and ready on time.
(3)Luke R.
I have eaten here about 5 times now. Pizza is good and staff is friendly. The place is very clean. Onion rings are second only to those at Cheddars (those reign supreme IMO). Great setup for large groups and always have sports games on. The pizza is a little over priced but my kids love going here. We will be back I'm sure.
(4)Susan M.
Love the family group atmosphere Self order at counter and you get your plates and utensils, helps keep the prices down Good food and staff at any of three locations Give them a try. Locally owned and operated!
(4)Gerard M.
Tried Mama's Pizza for the first time yesterday. The crust was thin, but had a nice crunch to it and was not soggy at all. The sauce was tasty and a little sweeter than I've had around Omaha, and they were not stingy with the toppings. I also liked their fries, and look forward to trying the other items they offer. The staff were very friendly and service was prompt. And on a personal note, as a recent transplant to Omaha from the Boston area, it was really nice to see a framed Red Sox World Series banner on the wall. I see myself coming back here frequently.
(4)Todd G.
Wow, where do I start. Ok, the good: the wings had a good flavor and not a lot of acid taste, so the dinner started out good with the buffalo wings. Then our large Taco pizza came with a side of shredded lettuce and a 2oz cup of salsa. The pizza looked very bland, basically a hamburger pizza with onion and black olives and cheddar cheese. Tasting it I knew it really needed something and really it needed taco sauce, but after asking for taco sauce I was told they only had salsa. So with the salsa provided there was taste imparted on the pizza and I was OK. The 2oz side of salsa only lasted through half the pizza so I asked a young lady if I could get some more, she said ok. She came back empty handed and told me that extra salsa was $.60. I was floored. I said thanks but no thanks. I have never been to a sit down restaurant that charges extra for condiments. A 64oz bottle of Pace picante sauce is $5.68, so $.08875 per oz. I'm sure they buy at a better price. That is a 70% profit margin on the salsa, which should come with the pizza. When we went to leave the manager and all the workers exited the front area so I couldn't voice my displeasure, that was real classy. Needless to say I won't be back and I suggest all others stay away.
(1)Emily E.
Love Mama's Pizza - love the combo & the beef. But DO NOT get the buffalo chicken pizza. It is awful. It literally had no flavor, except spice. And the spice flavor it had, was not the typical spice of buffalo chicken -- just heat. So disappointing. I had to dip mine in my leftover house salad dressing, and my husband had to dip his in Heinz 57 just to make it edible. :/ I'm a huge fan of anything buffalo chicken flavored. But Mama's Pizza is sub-par in this area! My only other complaint about Mama's is it's cost. Really pricey for pizza!
(3)Jennifer S.
Mmmm. So good! I went there with the fam a couple months ago, and we all enjoyed our pineapple pizza. Nothing special, but good. Then, all last week the hubs was talking about the mac & cheese pizza he'd had for lunch at Mama's. I'm not a huge fan of mac & cheese pizza, so I didn't take his obvious hint. Well, he took initiative and came home with one on Friday. Oh my god, it was so good, ya'll!! They put a breadcrumb topping on it and everystuff. I stood there at the stove and shoved 4 pieces in my mouth while still holding my purse. I am never getting anything else from this place.
(5)Chris B.
This is a top five joint for Omaha pizza. Family gathering joint that is similar to Big Fred's and Sortino's. It is consistently good and the staff is always more than friendly. Mama's is a must try and the Giles location is my favorite. While the pizza is really good the pasta and meatballs are great too.
(4)Stacey R.
My kids are pizza snobs. It's actually quite funny listening to them discuss what makes a good pizza. They both voted that there was something off with this pizza. We prefer a sweeter more garlicky sauce. I had a salad and while small for $6.50 it was really good.
(4)Justine R.
Good solid Midwestern pizza. Nothing fancy but a lot of vegetarian toppings.
(4)Duane N.
Delicious! Travelling to Omaha for business and was looking for somewhere different to go with the wife. Saw good ratings on Yelp for Mama's and gave it a shot, I'm glad we did. The atmosphere was great and reminded me of pizza places from my childhood. We were greeted as soon as we came in and the service was great for a seat yourself restaurant; the food was brought out to us and we were constantly being offered refills for our drinks. The pizza was delicious. When the pizza first came out I thought it was deep dish, but that was just because there was no shortage of toppings. This is definitely on our list of places to go next time we are in Omaha.
(4)